PDF Sanitizer
Deep-clean PDF files for public distribution. Purge JavaScript code, flatten fillable form fields, delete comments, and strip metadata.
Drag & drop PDF to sanitize
or click to choose file from your device (.pdf)
How PDF Sanitization Works
Cleanse structural elements and properties in 3 simple steps.
Upload Document
Select the PDF file you wish to strip of active elements and metadata.
Select Profile
Choose from basic, corporate, or government-grade sanitization levels.
Deep Scrub
Run the offline sanitization engine and download your cleaned PDF document.
Sanitize PDF files securely
PDF files can hide executable commands, JavaScript triggers, location data, or author tags that compromise privacy. Our sanitization suite parses document dictionaries to isolate and scrub active assets, metadata, form fields, and external references locally in the browser.
Dynamic Profile scrubbing
Tune sanitization from basic metadata cleanses to complete binary structure rebuilds.
Metadata and XMP Excision
Scrub structural XML streams, creation dates, software signatures, and edit histories.
Local Execution Sandbox
Ensure complete confidentiality. Your file is reconstructed strictly on your local device.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about document sanitization and data removal policies.
Q.What is PDF sanitization?
PDF sanitization is the process of removing hidden data, metadata, active scripts, and potentially unsafe command triggers from a PDF file to ensure user privacy and file safety.
Q.Will my text or graphics be altered?
No. Sanitization strips non-visual components like script buffers, links, or properties. Standard page visual elements and styling remain untouched.
Q.What is form field flattening?
Flattening locks interactive form fields (text boxes, check boxes) by burning their contents into the visual page canvas, rendering them non-editable.
Q.Can sanitized assets be recovered later?
No. The sanitization process permanently deletes dictionaries and references from the PDF stream structure. Once saved, the sanitized data is unrecoverable.
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